Carnivale Chicago Menu (Update 2025)
dinner menu
Guacamole
Avocados, Cilantro, Chilies, Onions, Garlic, Lime, Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
Ropa Vieja
Braised Beef, Pickled Onions, Aji Amarillo Aioli, Queso Fresco, Sweet Plantains
Coconut Shrimp
Ahi Panca Glaze, Pineapple Chutney
Beef Empanada
Cuban Style Braised Beef, Sweet Potato Puree, Pickled Eggplant, Citrus, Greens
Luz's Empanada
Poblano Peppers, Corn, Pepper Sherry Vinaigrette, Marcona Almonds, Chihuahua Cheese
Octopus A La Planxa
Purple Potato, Aji Amarillo, Fennel, Charred Onion Aioli
Crispy Calamari
Green Papaya, Pickled Cabbage, Shredded Carrots, Achiote Adobo
Shrimp Quesadillas
Wild-Caught Shrimp, Oaxaca Cheese, Greens, Chipotle Aioli
Fish Tacos
Crispy White Fish, Pickled Cabbage, Cilantro, Avocados, Preserved Lemon Aioli, Radish, Salsa Verde Tortilla
House-Made Ricotta Cheese
Butternut Squash, Fig Agrodolce, Spiced Nuts, Greens, Heaven's Honey, Pickled Grapes, Sourdough Bread
Flatbread Coca
Spanish Style Flatbread, Apple Butter, Roasted Peppers, Forest Mushrooms, Roasted Butternut Squash, Garlic Chips
Carnivale Caesar Salad
Organic Romaine, Sourdough Croutons, House-Made Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese
Green City Market Salad
Apples, Butternut Squash, Cucumbers, Grapes, Candied Nuts, Shredded Carrots, Dried Cranberries, Sherry Vinaigrette
Beet Salad
Golden Beets, Red Beets, Chioggia Beets, Goat Cheese, Spinach, Spiced Nuts, Lemon Vinaigrette
Oysters
Cocktail Sauce, Champagne Mignonette, Lemon, Served Over Ice
Chilled Cocktail Shrimp
Wild-Caught Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon, Rooftop Garden Hot Sauce
Seafood Platter
(Serves 2) 1/2 lb. Maine Lobster, 1/2 lb. Wild-Caught Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Half-Dozen Oysters, Mixto Ceviche, Served Over Ice
Seafood Palacio
(Serves 4) 1 lb. Maine Lobster, 1 lb. Wild-Caught Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Dozen Oysters, Shrimp Ceviche, Mixto Ceviche, Served Over Ice
Tuna Ceviche
White Sturgeon Caviar, Sambal Aioli, Jicama, Winter Melon, Malanga Chips, Cilantro, Pickled Jalapeño
Mixto Ceviche
Octopus, Shrimp, Fish, Scallops, Red Onions, Cilantro, Sweet Potato
Shrimp Ceviche
Avocado, Cilantro, Red Onions, Rooftop Garden Peppers, Charred Tomato Salsa, Lime Juice
Salmon Ceviche
Green Papaya, Red Onions, Cucumbers, Rooftop Garden Chilies, Yuzu-Ginger Leche de Tigre
Gaucho Steak
(Halal) 16 oz. 45-Day Dry-Aged Creekstone Farm Ribeye, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Chimichurri
Steak De Palomilla
(Halal) 12 oz. Cuban-Style Wagyu Top Sirloin, Crispy Potatoes, Black Beans, Grilled Onions, Garlic Mojo
Bife Angosto
(Halal) 28 Days Dry Aged Linz Heritage 16 oz. USDA Prime New York Strip, Garlic Confit Potatoes, Dunbarton Blue Cheese, Beef Bacon, Scallions, A2 Sauce
Brazilian Churrasco
10 oz. Beef Tenderloin, Roasted Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese, Chimichurri, Crispy Potatoes
El Filete
10 oz. Filet Mignon, Black Pepper Rubbed, Confit Potatoes, Catalan-Style Spinach, Roasted Mushrooms, Bone Marrow Butter
Arrachera
10 oz. Grass-Fed Skirt Steak, Cherry Bacon Rice, Grilled Sweet Onions, Chimichurri
Argentinian Parrillada
(Serves 2) Argentinian-Style Grilled Meat Platter: Churrasco, Amish Chicken, Morcilla, Short Rib, Chorizo, Top Sirloin, Bone Marrow, Crispy Potatoes, Roasted Peppers
Pork Chop
14 oz. Korobuta Pork Chop, Black Bean Broth, Sweet Plantains, Mustard Mojo, Creole Pepper Salad
Brazilian Picanha
(Halal) Westholme Wagyu Ramp Cap, Crispy Yucca, Charred Broccolini, Roasted Mushroom Mojo, Charred Preserved Tomato Relish
Carne Asada
12 oz. Prime Hanger Steak, Rice & Beans, Blue Crab Salad, Avocado, Guajillo Sauce, Grilled Corn
Lamb Shank Barbacoa
(Halal) Grass-Fed Oaxaca-Style Braised Lamb Shank, White Rice, Smashed Black Beans, Smoked Salsa, Pickled Onions
Seafood Paella
Saffron Bomba Rice, Shrimp, Mussels, Scallops, Clams, Octopus, Tomato Sofrito
Tacu Tacu
Rice-lentil Cake, Chickpea stew, Carrots, Tomato Confit, Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato, Parsnips, Roasted Mushrooms
Pernil
Puerto Rican-Style Berkshire Pork Shoulder, Arroz con Gandules, Sweet Plantains, Pork Jus
Charcoal Roasted Chicken
Criollo-Marinated Amish Chicken, Hazzard Free Farms Grits, Roasted Mushrooms, Fermented Garlic Aioli, Smoked Tomato Relish, Chicken Jus
Fideos
House-Made Spaghetti, Roasted Tomato Arrabbiata, Basil, Parmesan Cheese
Faroe Island Salmon
Coconut Rice, Braised Fennel, Seaweed Salad, Ancho Chili-miso Glacé
Braised Bison Short Rib
Hazzard Free Farm Grits, Roasted Mushroom Mojo, Braised Carrots, Spiced Nuts
Senator's Chicken
Amish Chicken Breast, French Fries, Organic Greens, Citrus Butter Sauce
Chicken Milanese
Uruguay-Style Amish Chicken Breast, Mixed Greens, Pickled Cabbage, Sweet Potato Chips, Lemon Aioli
Arepa De Choclo
Colombian Style Corn Patty, Rooftop Garden Tomato-pepper Preserves, Roasted Butternut Squash, Mushrooms, Winter Baby Carrots, Frisée, Aji Picante
Scallops
Créme of Cauliflower, Almond Vinaigrette, Pickled Butternut Squash, Roasted Carrots, Maple Cured Bacon
Plantains
Sofrito Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Mexican Street Corn
Charred Broccolini
Roasted Mushrooms
Sautéed Spinach
Mac & Cheese
Cauliflower Au Gratin
Fries
ROPA VIEJA
Braised Beef, Pickled Onions, Aji Amarillo Aioli, Queso
COCONUT SHRIMP
Aji Panca Glaze, Pineapple Chutney, Toasted Coconut
PAPAS BRAVAS
Crispy Potatoes, Spicy Tomato Sauce, Garlic Aioli
BACON DATES
Tomato Preserves, Bacon, Blue Cheese Créme
CORN EMPANADA
Poblano Peppers, Corn, Roasted Peppers, Sherry Vinaigrette, Chihuahua Cheese
SALMON FLATBREAD
Sourdough Flatbread, Smoked Salmon, Roasted Peppers, Ricotta Cheese, Pickled Eggplant
CRISPY CALAMARI
Green Papaya, Pickled Cabbage, Shredded Carrots, Achiote Adobo
CHI TOWN KID
Bacon, Tater Tots, Scrambled Eggs, English Muffin
PANCAKES
Buttermilk Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fruit
CHICKEN FINGERS
With Tater Tots
MAC & CHEESE
Hook's Cheddar Cheese, Parmesan Cheese
GRILLED CHEESE
Brioche Bun, Scrambled Eggs, Tater Tots
CHICKEN & WAFFLES
Sugar Pearl Waffles, Spiced Rum Syrup, Maple Butter
FRENCH TOAST
Key Lime Custard, Whipped Créme, Pineapple Syrup, Fresh Fruit
SHORT RIB SKILLET
Corn Bread, Mushroom Gravy, Queso Fresco, Roasted Peppers, Fried Egg
SKIRT STEAK & EGGS
Spicy Tomato Sauce, Roasted Potatoes, Chimichurri, English Muffin
FRIED CHICKEN & GRITS
Chipotle Aioli, Cheesy Grits, Maple Butter, Hook's Aged Cheddar Cheese
DULCE DE LECHE PANCAKES
Buttermilk Pancakes, Whipped Créme, Blueberry Compote, Dulce de Leche
SEAFOOD PAELLA
Saffron Bomba Rice, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Scallops, Octopus, Tomato Sofrito
CHILAQUILES
Salsa Roja, Refried Beans, Queso Fresco, Red Onion, Guajillo Sauce, Chicken
AREPA DE CHOCLO
Preserves, Mushrooms, Roasted Carrots, Sweet Potatoes
PERNIL
Puerto Rican Style Braised Pork Shoulder, Arroz Con Gandules, Sweet Plantains